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Microsoft says it is investing $4.3 billion toward tech projects in France. The spending package will focus on cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, “AI skilling, and French Tech acceleration,” the company announced Monday (May 13), with the goal of training 1 million people and supporting 2,500 AI startups by 2027. The news marks Microsoft’s largest investment in France in the tech giant’s 41-year history of doing business in the country. It was announced as part of the annual “Choose France” summit, aimed at making the country into a financial hub for Europe. This year will see more than $14 billion in investments…

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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has released a statement promising to review all incidents for those who “didn’t respect the spirit of the rules” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. READ MORE: Inside the raging debate to watch Eurovision 2024: “This feels bigger than the contest” This year’s competition, which was ultimately won by Switzerland’s Nemo, was surrounded by controversy for allowing Israel to compete amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. A statement shared by the EBU to both The Mirror and The Irish Times read: “We regret that some delegations at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö didn’t respect the spirit of…

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FRANKLIN LIVING MAY-JUNE 2024 As the school year winds down and summer approaches, it’s a great time for parents and educators to focus on sharing valuable financial lessons to children and young adults. Summertime offers a unique opportunity to engage in practical experiences that can build a strong foundation for financial literacy. Here are some important tactics to consider: Budgeting Basics: Use the summer break to introduce the concept of budgeting. Encourage children to plan how they will spend their allowance or earnings from summer jobs. Teach them to allocate funds for different purposes, such as savings, entertainment and necessary…

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Former Google, PayPal, and Visa executive, Liru Chan, appointed Group Head of Marketing Former ShopBack, Honestbee, and Schneider Electric executive, Francois Picard, appointed Group Head of Operations SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2024 – MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY) (“MoneyHero” or the “Company”), a market-leading personal finance and digital insurance aggregation and comparison platform in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced two key additions to its senior corporate team. With effect from 6 May 2024, Liru Chan has been named the Company’s new Group Head of Marketing, and Francois Picard has been named MoneyHero’s new Group Head of Operations.…

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What is Upwork?Upwork is a marketplace for freelancers in fields like writing, graphic design, web development, marketing and many other categories of online work. The site helps professionals find projects, communicate with clients and get paid.Is Upwork a legit way to make money?If you’re a new freelancer, or just beginning an online side hustle, you can rack up valuable experience without always having to pitch clients cold on Upwork. That makes it legit. But the site is full of new workers who are willing to take work for a lower rate, which can impact your earning potential. That means, as…

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Although change is constantly unfolding at such an accelerated rate, the truth is that it has affected most industries, and online gambling sites are no exception. Included AI and machine-learning tools are altering the possibilities of online casinos for enhancing player experience and operational efficiencies. This article, inspired by insights from Passagen.se—a leading portal for those interested in online casinos, looks at how free tools from ChatGPT can be a game-changer for the online casino player. These top-notch, free AI solutions promise to provide improved interactions, personalized player experiences, and better security. To be a complete guide on top free…

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24 Mins AgoFed’s Jefferson backs ‘restrictive’ interest rate policyFederal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson backed the central bank’s current stance of monetary policy, saying Monday that a higher level of interest rates is appropriate until more evidence comes in that inflation is on a sustainable path lower.”My view is that in light of the attenuation in progress in terms of getting inflation down to our target, it is appropriate that we maintain the policy rate in restrictive territory, which it is right now,” Jefferson said in a question-and-answer session with outgoing Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester.The Fed should “continue to…

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The recipe for Google’s A-series Pixels is incredibly straightforward: Combine top-notch cameras with a vivid display and then cram all that in a tried and tested design for a reasonable price. But with the addition of a Tensor G3 chip, the Pixel 8a now supports the same powerful AI features as Google’s flagship phones. So when you consider that all this comes for just $499, you’re looking at not just the top midrange Android handset on the market but possibly one of the best values of any phone on sale today.Design and displayAside from a new aloe color option –…

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Story Links WORCESTER, Mass. – This past weekend (May 12), the Ithaca College women’s rowing team was back in action when they traveled to Worcester, Mass. for the National Invitational Rowing Championship (NIRC) Regatta. Annually, this is one of the toughest competitions on the Bomber schedule.  NIRC serves as a last attempt for many teams across the northeast to secure a berth to compete at the NCAA Championships, and with several automatic qualifier spots previously determined by conference championships, teams will pull out all the stops to prove they deserve an at-large slot.   With 18…

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